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farina


fa·ri·na

noun \fə-ˈrē-nə\

Definition of FARINA

1
: a fine meal of vegetable matter (as cereal grains) used chiefly for puddings or as a breakfast cereal
2
: any of various powdery or mealy substances

Origin of FARINA

Latin, meal, flour, from far spelt — more at barley
First Known Use: 14th century

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